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TU« Valley Bank, at Ha|ar*UwH‘lc instated that measure* hare been takenin New York, to gel the appointment of areceiver for this bauk, for which parpoee hlawyer has already started for Hagerstown,MJ' The New York Post saye:••These bills, a* we learn, only got intocirculation, even among the broker* in Wall' tr,.,.t, by the given guarantee of the Messrs,inland, whose agent went daily into Wallstreet to take up what bills were wanted toIredeemed, and to put as much as he possibly c«'i»ld into circulation. When the Me»hr< Lelnnd stopped thus redeeming, the»,r k* rs ceased to take them, and found themw»th a considerable amount on hand,„,.twithstanding the guarantee which was*11 **\n anonymous correspondent of the Post,\» ri*mg ou the 9th, says i..H iving some of the ready money onI made particular inquiriee of a gen,i„uwn who luw returned thie day from thel,.Mtk llo reports that they have paid offH11 the depositors, and are still paying epeiue,lt their counter. At the meeting of the director* on Wednesday, they found hd.s incirculation assets $1.1,000._The l\>st is of opinion that the writer isthe interest of the owners of the bank,all> his statement, therefore, not reliable.%o%rl leivc stock Importation.\u American gtntlomao, who has lor a, i-t teen travelling in Egypt, ArabiaI Minor, has reached Euglaud on hier mm toil,e United State., haviug with himfemale dromedary, and lourthoroughbred Arabian horeee, which he lel.nii'.n ' home as breediug etock. Ibeh ,rscs arc described as most perlect specimens of their kind in point of beauty of torn,action. Two of them are of a brightchestnut color, and the other* are very nearlyperfect white. They are at the t.arstouHotel Liverpool, where they have excited thegreatest admiration among the coijMxernU insuch matters. They will he given a fewweeks rest before being embarked for thisCountry, and will 1st accompanied hither byan experienced Arab groom.A Xlie Income,Albert and Victoria receive one million ofdollar* annually. By strict economy, theyare able to support life on this smallainount.It is proposed to settle three hundred anda;*-,.. .k.c.^^rv.l ib.lbkrs on the Prince?* lvoyalot Kugland as her annuity after her marriage with the Prussian Prince, llaviugU*t*n trained to frugal habits, itishoped thatthe youug house keepers will avoid a»l unnecessary expenses, aud thus be enabled tomake the two ends of the year meet. Kick.I h'tputrh.Clottug of Noulli of Red Rlxer.>V e learn that on Sunday last the mouth*.f K-<1 river was el'»sed by a bar formingacross it, aud the current ui the stream turning into the Alchafalaya. The despositeolwhich the liar is formed is represented to beof a different character from that heretofore1 mini, and has resisted all eflorts to cutthrough it by the steamboats either aboveor below it. Ked river is also falling veryrapidly. — Courier.HOffB*The purchase of stock hogs for fatteningpurposes has commenced quite briskly. M ehave heard of purchases at from $4,25 to $5gross, though both buyer and seller are at al ,*s as to price. Until corn prospects arebetter settled some ona will lie stuck. Thehugs nre more plentiful than usual, and unless corn fails must rate lower than last season, the price being governed by the ratio ofdcuiaud to supply.— If fteeliuy Jut.The Frenen.The supporters of Fremont are so exceedingly in love with every word of which theiir-*t syllable happens to be “tree,” that theyHr- Hh ut holding a convention for the purple of dropping the stolen name of “republican.” and taking the appellation of “Freeze r-i.’ The change would be singularly appropriate. ^_A Fast Young Woman.It is stated that there is, at tho presenttime, at Saratoga, a tine-looking Indian girl,only fourteen years ot age, who has a childthr-c years old._ ______COnNKMClAL.AlM«n«lrta Market, Augutt H.Kl.Oi K—We hear of uo sales. The receiptsu- light. Stocks small, and demand limited.—Nominal pi ice $ 7[, K \ 1N—The receipts of wheat are moderate*.uni tin- market is steady. Sales ot iair to primei.d a: t:«>(fo IS'c; white I3SVT 14*c. Whiteuiid com may lie ijuotwlat .m(S-*Sc. Ryelt i./c Oats(a d«k*. Other articles miaCli ali-ed.The Markets.l*» \i 11mokk, August 13.— Hour is quiet.Sites ot Howard Street at $<‘>.524, Ohio and♦ Ttv Mills are dull at $0.50. Wheat is 2cents better. Sales of good to prime reds,>1 in $1 42; and good to prime whites,>1.4;; in 'l '0. Corn—Sales of white audy-ll<*w at t'd {•/ 02 cents.Nm V,*kk, August 13.—Flour is buoyant,iioud State, S5.S5; superfine Ohio, $0 35;Smthern is easier, staudard, $7.*5. \N heath improving. Southern red, $1.55;do white,'l • (a >100. Corn is firm. Southernmixed, b2 cents. Shocks are higher. \ irgiui 11 t*. 9*2. Missouri ft’s, sft^: Illinois bonds,9*2j Sterling Exchange is firm atOij per ct.prem.AI.AiANAC.i Stf N SunAI i.l ST. wn seta. J Miron’s Pwasm11 Thursday. |f»U 4r>' D H M.1 • Kit,lav_f> l* • ft 44;Full.D» 0 44 MI ft Sat.n,by.. U |7 ft 43 Last <\r 22 3 £7 k.1 < Su»,,lay ... A IS ft 42 New.30 ft 3 mIs Monday .. f> 19 ft 41 Knstijr.. 7 1U 4ftm.1‘ Tin-day.... f> 20 ft 40 HIGH WATER.-■* W.dofsdav f> 21 ft 39 Acgcst 14, f»b. r>9m.LATEST DATES.bn-On. August 2 } Harm.Aw*w*4 tloHr^.i . August 2 l New Orleau* Autfu>t 6HAUIXE LIST. __ROUT ol ALEXANDRIA—AVGUST lo._Sailed.Uii- P. {] Chalouer. Thompson, Boston, byI "nib*iland Coal and Lon Company.s<*!;t' Nortolk Packet. -, New Y'ork, by1 l!, S. rland Coal and Iron Company.s< fir IVnalh Sharp. Mayhew, New York, byI undwii.uid Coal and Iron Company.s,tu M A Shropshire, Shropshire, New York,v K-idrii Mining Company.I'ho.v Patterson, Woodford, Philadelj ina by lloxvaid \ Poor.Mmouxiva.i r Sea Bird. Harmon, sailed from ProviVfa*, ior this port, 9th inst.S, -,rs lngomar, Howes; Swan. Rose; and J.^"'* Kill, hence at Boston. 10th mat.WAl.l— |in.m sacks Ashton’s, Marshall’s,^ Jeireys Dorsey’s and Ground Alum Salt,*" and now receiving, byMILLER & ENGLISH,a<1S 1 l No. 49, Union street.> FOR BOS TON.—The fast sailing packSchr. SKARSVILLE, Sears, master.*°r height, apply to*«f U u% M. ELDR1PGE.J* FOR NEW YORK—Schr. Moonlight,wtaifcFapt. Knapp, will have despatch. Fnr"^ght, apply to^ H NEVETT & SNOWPEN.By Yesterday Evenlug’i Malls.-so iWheat.—We understand that the CentralDepot in this city is entirely tilled up withwheat, and that there are now standing uponthe tracks and sideling* three long traiuswaiting for room to be unloaded. Oil Saturday last four freight train* were received inRichmond over that road, bringing betweenfifteen and twenty thousand bushel* of wheat.The millers cannot receive the wheat as fastas it is now coming to market, ami it has declined in price from 10 to 15 cents per bushelin consequence, and it will decline still moreif the farmers continue to force it into market.Richmond Enquirer.The Springs.—It gives us real pleasure tostate that the various watering places of theNorth Valley are, and have been, enjoying ahighly prosperous season. Capon has a com- jp iuy of over five hundred, including a num- jher of distinguished names. Jordan's, whichbolds its owu for weeks after its neighborsare deserted, has also a large and pleasant 1attendance, from Baltimore, Washington, &c. jThese establishments are of great public |value and should be encouraged accordingly !by the resideuta of the vicinage.— WinchesterVirginian.Convicted.—The New York negro, LotMundy, steward of the schr. Danville, wastried before a Court of Oyer and Terminer,yesterday, for aiding two slaves in an attempt to abscond. After a patient hearing,he was adjudged guilty, and sentenced totifteeu years imprisonment iu the Penitentiary.—Richmond U hiy.Barn Struck, bv Lightning.—During athunder storm last Thursday night, a barn,belonging to Mason M. Dunlap, about ninemile* from Wheeling, towards \\ est Liberty,was struck by lightning, fired, and entirelyconsumed, together with its contents, lheprobable damage sustained will be about$1S00.Brooksvh.l*.—’The Weston Herald says:“Brooksf ille, is the name of the county seatof the new county of Calhoun,—called so inhonor of Preston S. Brooks, of South Carolina. It is situated on the waters of the littleKanawha, and is said to be a beautiiul situation.m■ .* .f . f.\K llta 1 Sslue canning vi » .w. ...x. ' •steam frigate Colorado was effected yesterterday at the Tredegar Works, lhe metal, jweighing 27,502 lbs., was poured out in thepresence oi' a large number of persons, whoenjoyed the sight with a zest which we havenever seen excelled.Mr. Robinson Woodford, son of JacobWoodford, esq , residing on Taylor’s Drain,Barbour couutv, had his arm torn ofl at theelbow by a threshing machine on the 2d inst.NARK1ED.At Orange C. TI., on Tuesday evening, August 5th, by the Rev. Joseph Earnest, Mr. JOHNS HANSBROUGH, ot Fredericksburg.to IVlissMARY E. BALLARD, o! Orange C. H.DIE IKDeath of Wji.C. Nutt —The deceased wasfrom Warrenton, Fauquier County, \ a , and hasbeen a resident of Atchison since May, lNf>5.He was, we believe, an only son. upon w hornwas centered the pride and hopes of fond parents, who are now left to mourn the discomfortof their exjiectations—the sudden disap|>earance ot the only star that illiimiiitd thesk) oltheir declining years. Indeed, we have rarelyseen a young tnau cut off in the very commencement of life, with so many ties to attach h»mto this world, and just as he had every prospectot living in prosjierity and happiness, a uselulmember of society, and a treasure to all withwhom he became intimately connected.—1l< bison ( Kansu*) Payer., GRAND MOONLIGHT KXCURSION, on Monday Eykninu,ArutsT lbth.—The steamer A MCE C TRICKwill make an Excursion down the Totomac, onMonday evening, Augu>t 1 Nth. leaving her berth.No o, South Wharves, at \ o clock, and returnto Alexandria by 11 o’clock, theieby atioiduiga delightful trip upon the river by moonlight.Single tickets, 2.) cents ; tickets, admitting agentleman and two ladies, 5u cents.* I4F Good Cotillon Mime will he provided.Tickets can be obtained at the book-stores o!Messrs. Rokkht Bell and GkokiskK. French,and:he Music Store of J. H. Takuoit, King street.aug 14—It [Sentinel]ALEXANDRIA ACADEMY, Alexandria.Yikcima.- The INih Annual Session olthis. Institution, will commence on Monday. September 15th. The course of study includes theusual English Branches, the Ancient and Modern Lanucai.es, Mathematics, and NaturalScience. This Institution atio.ds advantageswhich highly wmmrml it to the attention of yuitntsami guanimus. The corps of teachers, composed ot gentlemen devoted to their profession , theexcellent set of Apparatus, Philosophical, Chemical, and Astronomical; the arrangements otlhe buildings, giving just such accommodationsas students need ; the opportunity, at all times,of demonstrating practically such principles asadmit of it; enable the student to obtain here asound, thorough, and practical education —Terms: Board and tuition * ISO per session P'ytil>U quarterly, oi tlilcame.Circulars may be obtained by applying toR. L. BROCKET!’, Principal,aug 14—eo^m [Sentinel jULPHATK QUININE, Calomel, Chlorolorn), Blue Mass, Sulph. Zmr. Sulphuricsv*..:.. a.,,.1 IIA-r* nxt received. UlldI UldSM. Villi' *a» -.lor sale by STONK *t HARI,No. 109. King street, corner ot \ lit.jp- Sign ot the Holden Mortar. aug 14NOTICE.—A CHECK of Mrs. Hannah Wilson, on the Exchange Rank, Alexandria,tor thirty dollars, in favor of and endorsed by .H. McVeigh. having been lost or mislaid, allpersons are cautioned against negotiating thesame, as payment has been stopped aug M-::tFOR RENT —A 11 O V S E near ilieJjjja Theological Seminary, new and in goodorder, will be rented until the end ot the year,or shorter time if des red Apply to the subscriber at the Virginia House, upper end otKing st. [aug H-St] W. R SCARCE.11THER1AL OIL AND ALCOHOL.just re\ ceived, and for sale bySTONE & HARI,No. 1U9, Kiny: street, corner of l‘itt.|p” Sign of the Holden Mortar. aug 14INSEED OIL AND WHITE LEAD, justreceived and lor sal** byJ. K. PIERPOINT, 172,autr 14 S. E. cor. King and Wa-di r. streets.ewv /WVA VERY sujwrtor importedScg»rs> various brands, just n -ce.veJ.’a.ul tor sale by W(,u roaug 14 _ —T7\ BARRELS OM) RYE WHISKEY VirJO giuia distilled, -ceived.^ml (for sale byaug 14 ____C1 RAIN BAGS, constantly on hand, li,;| sale at the lowest marltet iinces. by,„K 14 G. K. WITMER BROS A CO.\\TANTED.—A good CtR»K. wf l”‘.r al''!\V lroner, tor a small fam.ly. Apply atthni Office. [Sen*] -.2 41-dtfQUIRTS AND COLLARS—.Inst receivedJS an assortment of Gentlemen s Dress^Sh.rts,»,“*> «*""• B’*h°P' a”,,K^BKRT"HARPERl2 No. 166, King-streetMRS. KINtiSFOKIVS SEMINARY, Alkxamdkia. V1RG1.U-The exere.ses oi l is_d will be resumed o« M edeesduy. c' j«, l856. aug S eolm#Congress.In the Senate, yesterday, executive con -municationa were read relating to Honduras,public lands in the State of New York, &c.A resolution relative to Lieutenant Bartlett, the New York Herald, and the action ofthe Senate in relatiou to that officer, was presented.A report was presented by Mr. Toombsrelatiug to certain persons confined in theTerritory of Kansas.It was then moved that the Senate go intoexecutive session. On this question the yeasand nays were demanded—yeas 20, nays 12.So the Senate went into executive session.The House of Representatives, resumedthe consideration of the bill for the relief ofIsaac Adams, and it was passed—leas 100,nays 00.Mr. Campbell, of Ohio, from the Committee of Ways and Means, submitted a reporton the amendments of the Senate to theNaval Appropriation bill, recommending anon-concurreuce in two of the three amendments, and a concurrence in the remainingamendment with an amendment.The report of the committee was agreed to.Mr. C. also, from the same committee, submitted a report on tho amendments of theSenate to the bill making appropriations forthe legislative, executive, and judicial expenses of the government. He asked that thereport might he considered without its reference to the Committee of the Whole.Mr. Stanton, of Ohio, objected.Mr. Campbell moved a suspension of therules requiring the reference of the bill to thoCommittee of the Whole; which motion didnot prevail—yeas 100, nays 00—not twothirds.The bill was then referred to the Committee of the Whole, whereupon the House wentinto committee, and proceeded to considerthe amendments of the Senate thereto.Win. C. Rives.This distinguished gentleman was recently invited by the friends of Fillmore to address a public meeting in Amherst county.Tho following is his reply to the invitation:Castle IIill, 0th August, 1850.Venllemeni—\ hud the honor to receive afew' days ago, the invitation you had thekindness to address to me, to attend and takepart in a political meeting to be held at Mt.Moriah, in the county of Amherst, on the7th inst.I recognize amor.g the signatures to yourcommunication, gentlemen, many names ofold friends, which the associations and recollections of the past render very dear to me ;and it would afford mo the highest gratiticntion t»> be with you on an occasion of somuch public interest. But my tioie of lifeadmonishes me of the propriety of leavingthe duty ol political discussions to youngerand abler men ; anti in addition to that consideration, particular engagement* at thistime put it entirely out of my power to bewith you. Assuring you of my cordial concurrence in your sentiments and views inregard to the Presidential election, and withevery wish for their complete triumph by thevoice of the American people, 1 remain, gentlemen, very truly and faithfully your friendi and fellow citizen. W M. C. Kl\ LS.Messrs. S. M. Garland, R. M. Brown, L. Pan*j iei, jr., Sidney Fletcher, Ac., Ac., Ac., Committee.1 FAMILY SCHOOL FOR BOYS.—The ex^ ercises of this School, located at 1 fie sub! sc Tiber's residence, near Alexandria, Va., will! commence on the ’-t-m! of September, and tennii nate on 1st of July, lSf>7. A limited numberonly of pupils, between the ages ol 10 and 14,are received : who, as the inmates ol his family,are subjected, in their intellectual, moral, andreligious training, to a parental discipline—con| stant, kind, and linn.Terms. For Board and *1 uition in English,Mathematics, Ancient Languages. French, andDrawing, per session, $230—payable one haltSeptember 23d. and one hall Femuary 13th.References:—The Episcopal C lergy in \iiginia, Maryland, and District ol Columbia.Applications to be addressed toREV. K. R LIP PITT,jy 25_2aw2m Alexandria. Va.IEFFERSONTON ACADEMY.—Thetwenty-second session ol this school will com; meuce on the 15th of September, 1 Sod, and end| the 15th of July, 1 N57.The School is situated in the village of Jetferi soiiU»n, Culpeper County, about miles troinEauquier White Sulphur Springs, ill an unusually healthy neighborhood, and almost entirelytree from dissipation.TERMS.Board (including washing, fuel andlights.)ami tuition.$14«> <miEnglish Branches and Mat! ematics. . .. 23 <»'»Languages-—Greek and Latin. 3-*Payable one half in advance, balance Lr»th olFebruary. No deduction for absence, except incase of protracted illness.CALEB BURNLEY, Principal.Culpeper co., aug 7—eotSepiTVTOTICE — Being anxious to letue Irom theJ^j Mercantile business, 1 propose to sell outmy stock of GOODS, not because mV tradeis declining, for my sales have been steadily increasing for the last two years, but 1 am tired,and want to wind up my concerns.The stock is well assorted, and remarkablyfree from remnants and unsaleable goods. I he! Store house is one of the largest and best in the: coumry, and can be retained on a long lease, aia reasonable rent.The terms will be liberal, and there are tewsituations that oiler stronger attractions to nman ot enterprise, tor a large and pi*»fit»ibhbusiness. ASA KOtiKKS.Middlel-urg. aug 8—eotfI XTOTICE.—It has been deemed advisahhthat notice be given to all persons engagerin navigating the Chesapeake and Ohio ( aiialthat the confident expectation is entertained ilianavigation will he maintained uninterrupted!)during the present season, 'lo the accomplishmentol this result, all the energies ot the olh! oers of the Company are being and will con11uue to be devoted, and such measures liavibeen taken as may be reasonably relied on, t<that end. .It may be well, also, to notify those interestedthat henceforward every regulation adopted hithe company will be rigidly enforced.WM. P. MAULSBY, President.Cumberland, aug 9—eodtfpilK SECOND SESSION OK MRS. F. PI DIGUES’ SCHOOL in Warrenton, wilcommence on the 1st of September next. Tincharges tor tuition are as follow's:For the first class.fFor the second class. ,M)For the elementary. H* ^Per scholastic year of ten months, payableone half at the end ot each session, trenchMusic, and Drawing extra. A charge ot tilt]cents per session is made lor each scholar, t<defray the expenses of the school room.Warrenton, aug 1—eolm _mO THE CHILDREN,OR GRAND CHILI DREN, OF REVOLUTIONARY OFF1CKRS WHO SERVED TO THE END 01THE WAR.—If the heirs of such Officers wiladdress me, l can recover for them a largamount of money, under a late act of CongressAll who know their ancestors to have beeiRevolutionary Officers, will do w<U to addresW. T. R. SAFFELL.aug 7—law4w Washington, D. C. i WANTKED—to rent a brick I)WEI.kM LING two or three stories, in a ujeasanpart of lh.< city. Apply a» lb' Office.$U£ 13—3iLOCAL ITKMS.Excursion.—A number of gentlemen ofthe congregation of St. Mary’s Church, havechartered the steamer Thomas Collyer, at dintend to have an excursion to the WhiteH ,use, on the 21st inst., in aid of the improvements made to the church. See advertisement in to-day’s Gazette.Segars by Machinery.—We saw yesterday, for the tirst time, a specimen of segarsmade by machinery. They were perfect inform, though rather hard and tight. It is saidthat segars can be made much cheaper bythis method than by band.Sale of Salt.—Sale of about 4000 sackssalt, cargo of Ship Carnatic, was made yesterday, by S. J. McCormick, Auctioneer, onFowle & Co’s \V barf. 2500 sacks G. A. Saltbrought from $1@$1,05, and 1400 sacks tinefrom $1,42] (<$$1,45.Freight.—We noticed yesterday, on Unionstreet, thirty-five cars, loaded with Flour,Wheat, Oats, Sumac, &c., brought down overthe Orange and Alexandria, and ManassasGap Railroads. There was 77.14 bushels ofwheat on the train.City Council.—There was a meeting ofboth branches of the City Council ou Tuesday night, but no business of special interestwas transacted.Drowned—A young man named II. Haney, aged about 18 years, fell overboard froma canoe, near Fowle & Co.’s wharf, yesterdayafternoon, and before ho could be rescued,was drowned.ftVhf VALLEY FEMALE INSTITUTE,I Winchkstku, Va.—The filth session ol thisInstitution will be opened the 1st day of September, IS5»>.and continue till February, 1857.The Board ol Instruction is complete, and superior advantages are offered fora thorough andpolite education.The rooms for boarders are commodious, wellventilated, and suitably furnished. These areoccupied not only for lodging, but also, for permanent study rooms, and but two students being placed in the same room, superior lacilitiesare offered in respect to health and tor uninterrupted study. The whole arrangement hasI»hhii made, and the Institution will be conducted upon the plan of the most approved Seminaries of learning.A Primary Department has been organized,in which, on and after September 1st, girls fromeight to ten years of age will be received.Tuition payable at the opening of the session,and board bills at the close. Catalogues givingmore lull information, terms, Nr., maybe hadby application to the Principals.RKFKRKNCKS.Rev. Wm. Hirst, j)D. W. Barton, > Winchester.R. Y. Conrao, )Rev. Charlks Collins, D. P., Carlisle, Pa.Rev. John A. Collins, Baltimore, Md.Faculty of Union Collf.uk, Schenectady,itasu*.*Winchester, Va., aug 11—eo.'ltIjlAIJQlJlER SCHOOL—The next session^ of my School will commence the 1st otj September, and close the latter part of June.! Ancient and Modern Languages, Mathematics,Nc., are taught; and pupils prepared with special reference to the completion ol their educa: tion at the University.Terms :—Two hundred dollars for the session,I including everything necessary, except lights ini the dormitories, and payable one hall in adj vance, and the other on the first ol February.F’or Circulars, address me at Middleburg, Loudoun County.University of Virginia, Jan. 18,1Mr. Willoughby W. Tebbs, a graduate in several schools of the University, specifically,in all the subjects lie professes to teach, andhaving had considerable experience in givinginstruction to young gentlemen preparing loithe University, is cordially recommended by theundersigned, as being every way uncommonlywell qualified to conduct a Classical and Mathematical Academy.Gksssrr Harrison,Prof. Ancient Languages.Wm. H. McGuffky, Prof. Moral Philosophy,M. Sen elk Pk Vkrk, Prof. Modern Languages,Juki. B. Minor, Prof, ol Law,J. L. Cabell, Prof. Physiology and Surgery,Francis H. Smith, Prol. Nat. Philosophy,1 graduated in Mathematics under the lateProl. Courtenav.jy 21—eoJm W. W. 1 F.BBS.Middleburg female institute.—This Institution has been in successfuloperation for two sessions, and re-opens for itsthird on the first Wednesday in September. It\.i located in Middleburg, Loudoun County, \<i,under the charge of Miss F’. Tebbs and competent assistants.It is the desire of the Principal to render theschool inferior to none in its advantages, and toaccomplish that object no pains norexpen.se willbe spared.The charge for Board and Tuition is $!*>*) P**rsession of ten months.Music, French and Latin, extra charges. Alimited numlier ot Boarding Pupilsare received.For Circulars, containing references Nc., applyt0 Miss E. TEBBS.Middleburg, Loudoun Co., Va.Viroinia Female Institute. )June 9th lsbo. )Having in part educated Miss 1 ebbs and close*lv observed hei fidelity, zeal ami success as aTeacher dining two years in the Institute undermy charge I can with confidence re*wiinendIim school to those who are seeking for their•laughters a thorough grounding, and the discinluie ol a Christian Home.R. H. PHILLIPS.Principal of Virginia Female Institute,je 17—eoJrn1)lEDMONT ACADEMY, Fai:quikk Coinw TY Va—The exercises of this School willI be resumed on the 1st Monday in SeptemberScholastic year of ten months is dividedinto two sessions—the first commencing on the1st ol September and ending at Christmas—thesecond commencing on the 1st ol January, and. ending on the last of June. The course ot studyis extensive, embracing all the branches usual» ly taught in Academies ot high grade. 1 he, Principal hopes that his continued exertions tobuild up a Virginia School will meet with thatpatronage which has encouraged his former la, hors. He will spare no pains to render theSchool worthy of confidence. The number ofboarding pupils will be limited; applicationsshould therefore be sent in at once. Expenses—Board for ten months and tuition in classics,• Ac., $ 140—Board and tuition in English, $13f».1 For Circulars, with additional information aud? references, address F. M. EDWARDSPiedmont Station. Fauquier Co ., jy O-eo-'mAlexandria female seminary -The next annual session of this Iustitu. non will commence on the Itith of Septemberr AH the solid branches usually pursued in a) first claa? Female Seminary, are thoroughlytaught, while the more elementary ami ornamental ones, receive due attention.As no seats will be reserved unless poMtively* engaged, those who desire to send are requested; to apply as early as they can conveniently do so, For particulars, please address the pnncipal through the Post Office, as he Whl be absenlirom town for several weeks. mVrr TJAMES S. HALLOW ELL,; 7 mo 14—eotSeptt_?rwcn*\STEAM ENGINE FOR SALE.—The undesigned, will sell on liberal terms, a new’ is horsepower STEAM ENGINE. Apply tc' Thomas T. Hill and M J' HILLSr™X dria. o- to THOMAS HILL, br.Culpeper C.H , aug 7—eo2wJ?f MAGNETIC TELEGHAPU.Philadelphia, August 13.—The Liverpool and Philadelphia steamship Company’s |screw steamship Kangaroo, from Liverpool30th ult., has arrived. Her advices have been janticipated. __jSIJl)LEY FOR SALE—I oHer for sale, nivFARM, situated in Loudoun and FairfaxCounties, at their junction with Prince William,and about twenty-seven miles from Alexandria.This FARM contains ONE THOUSANDand SEVENTY-FIVE ACRES, 77f. of whichare cleared, and in a good state of improvement;the reina nder in timber, and is susceptible olbeing divided into two or more farms, w ith anabundance timber and water. Ihe soil isthe approved red slate, except lf>0 acres ol P»ullRun bottom.MThe improvements are an excellent andcommodious DWELLING, and all thenecessary out buildings. The Independent Lineof the Manassas Gap Rail Road pa.-ses throughthe farm, and there is every probability that aStation will be located upon, certainly within ahalf mile of it. On the adjoining larm there isa inineial Spiing, partaking ol the qualities otthe famous Bedford Spring, ami w ithin a shortwalk of Smiley dwelling; ami. also, an excellentSaw and Grist Mill, both ol which have beenrecently tilted up with all the modern improvenients in machinery.It is rare a farm possessing so many advantages is ottered in market. To a gentlemanwanting a handsome larm, beautiluily locatedin a pleasant neighborhood, with scenery rarely,if ever equalled, is now offered an excellent op* port unity.The soil of this FARM is well adapted to thegrowth of grain and grass, and when the KailRoad, now under construction, is completed itwill be within an hour's ride ol the District andAlexandria markets. Communications will bepromptly replied to, on addressingSTUART G. THORNTON.Groveton, Pi. Win, Co., Va., aug 1—2awl0tC1LARKE FEMALE SEMINARY.—Bkbry) yillk, Clarkk County, Va.—This Schoolwill he again opened on the 1st Monday in September next. Having been compelled to turnoti some boarders last session lor want ol room,I am now putting up additional rooms, winchwill be ready by the commencement of tlie session. The School year is divided into two sessions of live months each.Terms i*er Session.For tuition in English (preparatory,).. .$Lr» fM“ “ u Hieher English, with orwithout Latin or Greek. 20 00*• “ French. 7 GOFor Instruction on Piano with use ol Instrument . 25 00For Board including everything, payable1st September, and 1st February. 75 00Catalogues may be had by application toJ. A. HAYNES, Principal.Berryville, Clarke Co., Va., jy S—eotSeplI^DGE HILL SCHOOL.—The second sesj sion of this School will commence on the1st October next, and terminate on the Mist Julytollowing. The session is divided into two termsI ol live months each. 1 he subjects taught aieAliennt Languages, Modern Languages, andMathematics. The charge for everything exceptlights, is $I^G per term, payable ;n advance.—Persons desiring it, may obtain a tietailed catalogue, by addressing the Principal, at Guiney sP.O., Caroline county. Virginia.SAMUEL SCHOOLER, M. A.Rkk krkntes—F. W. Coleman, Esq , VirginiaSenate; Prof* Cabell, Davis, Harrison, Smith,Minor, and McDutTey, University of Virginia;Profs. Venable and Brown, University of Georgia;J. Randolph'Pucker, Esq, Winchester; R B.i Heath. Esq., and U P Coleman, M. D., Richmond ; Jas. C. Southall, Ksq., Albemarle; H M.Robinson, Esq.,N. O. jy 8 lawtlSOrv/ k REWARD.—Ranaway irom the^0 )\) subscriber, near Middleburg, Loudoun County, Va, on Saturday night, the Writtainst., my negro man SANDV. He is about MGyears ol age, nearly six feet high, stout built,dark color, and rather a bad countenance whenspoken to—clothing not recollected, hut tookwith him a suit of broad cloth and other clothing. I will give the above reward ot •'J*»G0 ittaken out ot the State ol V irginia, and $I(*U ittaken in the State of Virginia; in either case tobe secured in jail so that 1 get him again.ALFRED REII), Sr.Middleburg, Va., jy —eolm4^)/ Wk REWARD.—Ranaway from mefib\ f the MUth day of June last, my manUjTV, aged about years. He is about 6leet high, very black, has a lront tooth out onthe upper jaw. 1 will give the above reward ittaken out of the State of Virginia, and $liMJif taken in the State and secured so that 1 getiiossessiou of him again.B. ELLIOTT CURLETTE,Salem Station, Fauquier Co.. \ a . jy lG-eotm*MKOK SALE OR RENT.—The undersigned are authorized to sell, or rent lor aterm of years, the following property belongingto Mrs. Harriet V. Ladde. The large BRICKHOUSE, on Water street, between Queen andPrincess streets, recently occuphd as a Hotel byMr. White, together with two lots adjoiningsaid House, each fronting about MO feet on Waterstreet, upon one ot which thpre is now a 1 enPin Alley. The House and lots will be disposedof either together or separately. 'Perm* easypan 10—eotf MONROE «r FUNSTEN.tA HOUSE AND LOT containing aboutTWELVE ACRES OF LAND for salein the town ol Upperville, Fauquier (runty.Va.,—said house is in handsome cottage st) Itwith all suitable conveniences, and necessaryout buildings—it is a very comfortable andpretty residence, and being situated hi a mosthealthy district of country, wifh excellent society, is a very desirable summer retreat. Applyto Dr. RALEIGH T. COLSTON,,of Upperville. Fauquier la., aug I £—eoma—U FOR RENT.— A hirge ami desirableJULtbree story BRICK DWELLING HOlisKand More on Royal street, near the Market. Ih;sis considered one ol the best locations ill the city,lor almost any kind of business. The Dwellingis large and airy, and has all of the modern improvements. To a good tenant, the rent will bemoderate. Possession given on the first ot October. Apply to H. ('HA 1 HAM.aug *’•— dtt __'VTOTICK TO FARMERS —The undersignj^l ed, will turn sli BAGS to Farmers and others, at the usual charge, consigning their grainto them for sale, and will guarantee t lit? highestprice lur all produce placed in their hands. Werefer to ihe lollowing merchants ol ourcity, viz:D. F. Hooe, Fowl* & (V, Cazenove At Co ,J. F. Dyer, and B. H. Lambert.* D. & S. BLACKLOCK,Grocers and Produce Commission Merchants,Blacklock's Wharf. Alexandria,Va. aug 9Ring wood female school, ai»ubnFAmriBK CorjfTT. Va —Phis School, under the charged the MISSES MILLIGAN, willresume its duties on Monday. Aigi st 4th. Asthe number ol pupils will be limited to six,early application will be necessary.Fauquier co., jy 20—eotf ______AHEAD.—The COACH conJE'^g’J^CrS-gnprtin*'’ everv day with the Carsat the Plaint, arrives at Middleburg, V a., livehours ahead of the line of Stages.The coach leaves Middleburg at fcj, aid arrives at l o'clock.WM. B. NOLAND. Contractor.Middleburg. Va .jy 14— eo2m_1JUSH.—^ fHKj bids. New' N. S. Herring' 200 “ Mackerel, 2’s an Id's, new10.000 lb-. Codfish, daily expected to arrive•id lor sale by GEO. W. HARRISONjy i4 Union and Queen street dockjlj FOR SALE—Two desirable twostorjJE&BRICK HOUSES, on Fairfax street, neaithe Kir.* Presbyterian Cburrb. Apply tomb 19—Jawtf JOHN L. PASCOE.AUCTION SALES.SHERIFF’S SALE.— Will be %M OH Fridaythe ’J '.J instant, at the City Hotel, Alexandria, Va . one Hilliard Table, Beds. Bedstead*Bedding, 4'hairs. Tables. Solas, YVashstand.s,Looking (Hasses. Caipeting, Stove*, (lima,(*la«K. Karthern, and Brittauu wares, to satisfyexecutions in my bands, in favor ot KurtilyBiadlord and others, vs. Allied Maddux andSilas .I Sanders. Terms cash, and sale at too’clock, a. M. h. l. Monroe, d. s.ang V)—eotsrpHE EXCHANGE HOTEL FOR SALEI The above property, situated at OrangeC ourt House, Va.. contains about fiA Achls, andfronts on Main street about 1»h) yards, and on aacross street about l."*(»yards, with a HOTELBUILDINO (brick) upon the same, tbieestories high, exclusive of basement and attic,containing about 40 rooms. The said buildingfronts on Main street about 100 feet, with adouble portico extending its whole length, and i>within UK) yaids ol the County Court Houseand the Orange and Alexandria Railroad lVjiot.The Stables (brick) attached to the Hotel contain about *J0U stalls and the Ice houses (stone)will contain about *jim> tons; with a bountifulsupply of excellent w ater (both well and spring)on the premises.The location of this property is equal to thatof any in Eastern Virginia for a first classHotel, nor is there any point (out of the cities)where such an Hotel would pay better than aiOrange Court House, It is a favorite place olresort during the summer season ; possessing, asit does, every attraction that beautiful and majestic mountain scenery, a rich and highly cultivated country, and a refined, intelligent, andwealthy community can offer. Nor are these attractions unappreciated by the plea*»iire-seekersot the cities, as the present occupant of thisHotel has been unable, from a want ol rooms,to accommodate one halt ol those applying thissummer ior Imard.The trains of the Orange and AlexandriaRailroad passing through the Village bulb wavstwice every day, atfoid double daily com mu ideation with Richmond and all the Northerncities, while a good plank toad, which is nowbeing speedily converted into a railroad, connects it with the town ol Fredericksburg. TheAlexandria and Fredericksburg Railroads intersecting at (flange Court House.'l'be above property is offered at private saleuntil Tuesday, the I nth day of Sept evil* r next,w hen, it not disposed ot belore, it will he otleiedat Public Auction on the premises. The title is| indisputable.Terms ol sale .—One-fourth cash, and the balance in one, two, and three years.Further information, ii desired, may be obtained by addressing the Proprietor, at OrangeCourt House, Virginia.Also, at the same time and place, I will offerat Public Auction, “MILLWOOD,’ the tractol land on which I now reside, containing between 71MJ and m»u acuks, anu simuicu uuummiles south of Orange Court House. Aboutone half this tract is in cultivation, the gieateipart of which is well set in timothy and clover;the remainder is heavily timbered with the original growth of chestnut, pine, and oak. Thetract is finely watered, a large creek runningthrough its entire length, and upon which is oneol the largest and most productive timothy meadows in the county; the entire bed ol (Inscreek is pure Lime-tone, which in many placesprojects above the siirtace ol the ground, rendering the quarrying ol the stone easy andcheap. The quality ol the Lime burnt on thistract is equal to that ol any in the country—theSuperintendent of tire Orange and AlexandriaRailroad having tested it. and used it in the construction of the bridges, Ac., on his road.M There’is a large, comfortable DWELLING HOUSE on this tract, containingeight rooms, besides dining room, back rooms,&c , in basement—with a portico extending infront, about Oo leet, excellent water in the yard,ice-house, negro cabins, stables, Ac., in goodrepair. In the past few years, the subscriberlias paid much a r tent ion to fruit, and now hasupon this tract flourishing orchards ol Apples,Reaches.(’herries.Ac. just beginning to bear well.It desired, the Stock, Crops, and Farming Implements will also be sold to the purchaser ofthe land.Terms of sale:—One-fourth cash, ami the balance in one, two, and three years.The proprietor invites persons desirous otpurchasing this land, to visit the premises belore the day ol sale, and view it lor themselvesTo suit purchasers, the above tract can liedivided into several smaller ones, with an abundance of good water, and a due proportion ofwood and limestone to each.RICHARD RAWLINGS.Orange Ct. House, jy 31 — lawtsA VALUABLE FARM FOR SALK.—Theundersigned will sell publicly oil lb* premises, on Friday, the Md oj Jugust, 1 sr.n, (itsuitable, it not the next suitable day thereafter.)a very valuable FARM, lying in the upper partof Madison county, near the Rappahannock line,containing NINE HUNDRED as» SEVENTYACRES, and adjoining the lands ol Rev. Wm.Thos. Leavell, John W. Miller, and others. Suchalarm is rarely in market. It has about ONEHUNDRED and THIRTY ACRES ol very superior run bottom on it, rarely surpassed; noUrm can he better watered; with an abundanceot timber equal ill quality to any in EasternVirginia. .This farm lies about l‘J miles Irom < ulpeperCourt House, w ith a good road between the places, and a Turnpike most ol the distance 1 hislarm is not in a high state ot improvement, butis well drained and cleared up, w ith good tences,a out ol chestnut rails The OUT-BUILDINGS are plain and substantial.I'eisons wishing to buy will please view thefarm before the day of sale. Reference is madeto Mr. Wm. Thomas, the overseer, and to theRev. Wm. Thos. Leavell. Ilany bidder shoulddesire a dwelling house at once, the Rev. MrLea\ell will sell him his, which is immediatelycontiguous, on lair and libeial terms.The tel ms are one fourth cash, and the balance in equal payments, payable m one, twoand three years with interest liom day ot sale.Thp I.urchaser to give bonds with good securityami a (feed o! trust on the land to secure the deferred payments. The title will he made altert!»e first deferred payment is made.\YM. L. KARLY, in his own right, andas Kxecutor ol VVm. Karly, deceased.Madison co.,jylf>—lawts A. R. BLAKKV.ARM FOR SALK.—Having determined to^ leave the County, 1 offer lor sale myFARM, lying on Sngarland Run. one mile northof the Leesburg Turnpike, in the County of feudoun, and containing MXFIFTY and THRKK QlJARl KR A( RK.VIt is well watered, and has on it plenty of timber. Or, I will sell 4M0 acres with or withoutthe improvements. The above FARM i« ottered at private sale until 2.ith of August. I not.sold before, it will be offered at public sale inthe town of Leesburg. m» tkt' of Ju%ust, at11 o'clock. There is on the L ARM an abundanceol fruit. The purchaser will have the privilegeof seeding (his tall, and full possession will beg.ven on the 1« -lay ol OctoU-r. aMILT0N.Dranesvilfe P. O . Fairfax Co., aug 4-eotA2011ARM FOR SALK —The subscriber offers^ lor sale his FARM, containing about TWOHUN DR KD and FIFTY ACRES, in Fairfaxcounty, h miles from Alexandria, 11 miles fromWashington and Georgetown, and within l mileof the Anandale Post Office, on the Little RiverTurnpike. The Manassas Gap Railroad will- ' run within6<)0 yards ol the house. TheBUILDINGS on the farm are new and inhist rate order. There is on the farm a largeapple and peach orchard; also, a mill site, thefarm is the best in Fairfax county. Personswishing to purchase, will beshown the premise* with pleasure. If not sold before the 20thof August it will be offered for sale on that dayat public auction on the premises. Terms atsaje FRANCIS FISHAnandale P. 0, Fairfax co., Va ,jy 10—eot*I10R SALK —TWO thoroughbred BL LLi C A L V KS, of the celebrated Alderneybieed, from Cows imported by me ii ljW.jy 19—eotf_CKO. D lOWLfc.AUCTION SALES.BV S. J. McCORMICK—AcotioskkkIT^ILL BE OFFERED at public auction.W tm Monday, the V>th instant, it not previously disposed ol at private sale, at the Oitireoccupied by the late E. I. latsipaugu, dei d ,corner ot Prince and Water streets, the lolloping articles:—1 Hand Press; I Card do; 1 Standing Pres*and Boards; .‘<4 Type Cases; I Cabinet and Controls; 2 Inqtosiug Stones; 2.r> lbs. Ink, assoited,7 Chases; tj Composing Sticks; 4 Gailejs, /Case Stands; Lot ol‘ Type, Cut*, Rule, Ac.; Indozen Packs Cards, (assorted,) Gas Fixtures,2 Stoves.aug 12—tits JAS. DEMPSEY, Adin’r.PUBLIC SALE OF FARM AND FISHERY.— By virtue ot a decree of the Circuitl ourt tor Charles County, sitting as a Court ofEquity, I will sell at public sale, at the CourtHouse door, in Port Tobacco. Charles Countv,Maryland, on Tuesday. the %2fith day of dui**n,between the hours of 12, M , and 4, P. M , thatvaluable tract of land, known as the “ HOPEWELL LANDING FARM/’ the residence otthe late William F. Pye, and situated in Cornwallis’ Neck, Charles Count), immediately outhe Potomac River, containing about THREEHUNDRED AND FIFTY ACRES, more orless, with an ISLAND attached ol about thirteen acres. The laud is very lertile and adapted to the growth of the usual staple com modities of the county. The great facilities ol ihewater render it a very desirable location. 1 heFISHERY is considered by judge* as a vcivvaluable one, and was tubed some lew yeansince with great success. There is upon theFARM an abundance ol Wood and Water, andMlhe usual necessary OUT BUILDING*,fencing, Ac. All the Potomac Steamboatspassing immediately by the place, make th**communication with Baltimore am! Washingtoneasy. Those wishing to purchase are invited toexamine tin* premises.Tkkms hy Decree.—Two hundred and filtvdollars cash, and the balance in equal annualinstalment* ot one, two, and three years, liomihe day of sale, with interest from said day mitil paid , to be secured by the bonds ot the pmcharters With security to be appioted by theTrustee. Possession will be given January 1st,1S,'»7. and the purchaser allowed the privilegeot seeding w heat this tall.N. MONESTREKT,TrusteeVTOTICE —The creditors of Edward R Pye,deceased, are hereby notified to lile theirclaims, w'lth the vouchers thereof, in the oltioeot the Clerk ot the Circuit Court ol CharlesCounty, within six months from the 26th day otAugust, 13l»0.N. STONESTREET, TrusteeCharles County. Md.,jy28—eotsFtINCK WILLIAM LAND FOR SALE —By virtue ol a decree ot the Circuit Comtol rrince W imam, ill me case oi rayue,«c , vs.Payne, made on the 14th day ol May, 185b, theundersigned. Commissioner, will sell at Brentsville, on Mituday, the Alh day oj Jlugu*t. (Couitday.) at public auction, the TRACi OF LANDin tiie said decree referred to. It is the sametract ot which the late William Payne, diedsri/.ed, and is now in the occupancy as tenant,ol Sanford Mills, who will show the said landto any one desiiing to purchase. The tract contains about TWO HUNDRED asu EIGHTYSIX ACRES, and adjoins the land ol FrancisHanna, on or near to Occoquan Ruu, and is alsonear the town of Occoquan. It is sold for thepurpose of partition among the heirs ot William Payne.Tkkiis —One-third of the purchase moneywill be required ill cash, and the remainder insix and twelve months, with uiterest Irom dayot sale. The title to be retained till the deter*red payments are made.GEO. V. MONCURE,Commissioner.Prince William Co , Va.,jy 18—eotsUTThe above sale is postponed to September, Prince William Court, on the fint day ojSeptemltr, when it will take place at Brentsville, a* above advertised. G. V. M., Com r.Pr Wm. Co , Ya.. aug 6—eotsllUBI.IC SALE OF VALUABLE LAND —By virtue ot a decree of the Circuit Courtoi Fauquier County, rendered on the 20th day elSeptember, Ih.'di, in the case ol Ashby againstAdams, the undersigned will sell at public auction, on the premises,on Thunday, thc'i\tt day of18.0b, if tair, if not the first fair daythereatter, that highly desirable tract of LANDnow held ami occupied by Beiq. F. Adams, situated in the said County ol Fauquier, lyingwithin three miles of Piedmont Station, on theManassas Gap Rail Road, and adjoining the landsot Charles M. Gibson, Thaddeus Herndon, andothers.The tract contains about TWO HUNDREDACRES ami has a soil highly improved andwell adapted to the growth ol wheat and corn,w ith an abundant supply ot wood and water —The improvements consist ol a DWELLING^ HOUSE, Kitchen, Barn, Stable, Cornbouseitfjfland Ice House. Persons in want ol a smallfarm with the advantages of a convenient market, good society and healthfulness of location,are particularly requested to examine this faimbefore purchasing elsewhere.I krms of Salk—One tenth of the purchasemoney to be paid in cash, the residue in threeequal instalments ot six. twelve, and eighteenmonths, to be secured by the bonds ol the purchaser with good personal security, the cashpayment to be torieited, it the purchaser fails tocomplete his purchase,the title to be withheldand the land subject to lesale under the oiJerot the Court as a turther security for the deferredinstalments JOHN J. ^J?BY.( HAS T. GREEN.Warren tan. jy lO^eots CommissionersV bUBLIC SALE OF FAIRFAX LAND—I 9 By virtue ol a Decree of the Circuit Courtoi Fairlax county, rendered in the case ol Town,void's guardians against Townsend s heirs, theundersigned will sell at public auction, at Fairfax Court house, on Monday, th* \hth day of Jviit, IS.™, (Court day.) the highly desirableTRACT OF LAN Dot which.! as. Townsend diedseized, containing about 1 HRF.E HUNDRED\CKFIS. This land is situated on the Little River Turnpike Road, about live miles above Fairr,v House: admitting the lands ot Mrs C.c Smart. Charles Stewart, and other*, one haltmile trom the junction of the LoimIouii Branchand Manassas Gap Railroad, and in a neighborhood famous for fertility of soil, and abundantand remunerative crops. . . ,The greater part ol this tract i* in wood, con,i«tiug cl oak, che»lni.l and pi"*- Tb* improve.Ali ment* consist of a small but comtorUbleBill i HOUSE, and the usual out buildings.^TuIms OF Salk-One tenth of the purchasemoney to be paid in cash at time of sale; the residue in thieeequal instalments of six, twelve,and eighteen months, with interest thereon fromthe day of sale ; the deferred payments to be secured by the notes of the purchaser, and a lienupon the land until the last payment is madeand the same subject to a re-sale in case saidterms are not complied with. Possession torseeding purposes given immediately and fulliiossession given on or before the 1st of Januarynext WM. H. DULANY, Commis r.Fairfax. Co jy 11—eots1 NOR SALE—CLARKE COUNTY LAND,r | will offer lor aale, oil the IW Juy ol V/>imifwr next,on the premia, BENLOMOND, l «farm adjoining the one on which I “taining about TWO HUNDRED anu kOKTYROCKLAND MEADOW, rontiguou*about ONE HUNDREDTWVNTY-FIVE acres.The two together will make au all th« necessary B l I L D I N G S, an£1 ,h»,ndaiice ot timber, and two good wellsOf tine water. Any gentleman wishing ahealibycountry residence, in the midst ot agreeable society, could not make a better selection.A private contract can be made previous tothe day of public offering. Bids taken between10 A. M. and 6 P. M. .» JROBT. C. RANDOLPH, M. D.Millwood P. O ,Clarke co . Vr, |e2B— lawtsAfrican guano, i<“‘«* **•air bv _ ftp Ihj FOWLS * ***•_7^/w/T/v GUNNY BAGS, second hand, fat: 2000 by f«y 21>F0WU * c?